Qatar
QLC’s Leaders programme participants honoured
QLC’s Leaders programme participants honoured
Three groups of participants in the 2014-15 programmes of Qatar Leadership Centre (QLC), including those entering a special, new Government Leaders programme, were introduced and honoured during a two-day orientation early this week. |
The QLC, established by HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani in order to advance the achievement of national goals, provides customised professional training to develop Qatari leadership potential.
Plans for its Current and Future Leaders, Current and Future Executive Leaders and Government Leaders programmes were unveiled during the orientation event.
Dr Abdulla bin Ali al-Thani, board member and executive director, underscored the importance of QLC’s programmes in developing Qatar’s leaders to fulfil the goals of the Qatar National Vision 2030.
“The new participants exemplify tremendous leadership capacity and willingness to leverage their skills for the greater good of Qatar,” noted Dr al-Thani while stating that the QLC intends to foster and build upon the resources of these talented professionals to meet the challenges of the future.
After an intensive selection process, chosen candidates joined their peers in one of three programmes, each of which requires a unique skill set and level of professional experience.
The 100 Qatari participants, many at senior management levels from diverse government institutions and businesses, learned about the curriculum and expectations of their respective programmes.
The Current and Future Leaders programme, designed for participants ages 25 to 35, focuses on strategy, negotiation, team-building and achieving innovation. Participants will explore different aspects of leadership during this 18-month programme, the second facilitated by QLC since 2011.
Sultan bin Rashid al-Khater, undersecretary, Ministry of Business and Trade, and member of the QLC board of directors, encouraged the participants to share knowledge gained from QLC with their respective organisations in order to support individual and institutional growth, development and innovation.
The Current and Future Executive Leaders programme, was launched in 2012, aims to strengthen leadership and management skills through a 12-month curriculum for participants ages 36 to 46.
This year, QLC expanded its offerings to include a 15-month Government Leaders programme for professionals ages 25 to 40. Participants will develop leadership, decision-making and policy management skills.
All three programmes combine theoretical and practical instruction from prominent regional and international experts and leaders in industries such as oil and gas, government, healthcare and communications technology.
At the orientation, participants were introduced to QLC’s mandate, stemming from a 2008 Emiri decree, to promote the long-term sustainable development of Qatar by developing Qatari leaders. Participants are due to begin their curriculum this month.